World Dental Federation Aims to Take Bite out of Gum Disease

Have you ever noticed trace amounts of blood in your saliva when brushing or flossing your teeth? This is suggestive of gum inflammation and is a telltale sign ofgingivitisandgum dis

Updated on: November 01,2023 18

World Dental Federation Aims to Take Bite out of Gum Disease

Have you ever noticed trace amounts of blood in your saliva when brushing or flossing your teeth? This is suggestive of gum inflammation and is a telltale sign ofgingivitisandgum dis

Updated on:November 01,2023 18

What is sectional matrix in dentistry?

The most common dental problem globally is dental caries. Caries or cavity is when one or more surfaces of the teeth are attacked by certain bacteria that degrade the tooth's layers. If not approa

Updated on: November 02,2023 15

What is sectional matrix in dentistry?

The most common dental problem globally is dental caries. Caries or cavity is when one or more surfaces of the teeth are attacked by certain bacteria that degrade the tooth's layers. If not approa

Updated on:November 02,2023 15

Black women suffer most from tooth loss, Brazilian study finds

by José Tadeu Arantes,FAPESPDirected acyclic graphs, with the variables and implications tested, for tooth loss according to race/skin color and sex. Credit:PLOS ONE(2022). DOI: 10.1

Updated on: November 28,2023 18

Black women suffer most from tooth loss, Brazilian study finds

by José Tadeu Arantes,FAPESPDirected acyclic graphs, with the variables and implications tested, for tooth loss according to race/skin color and sex. Credit:PLOS ONE(2022). DOI: 10.1

Updated on:November 28,2023 18

Researcher examines damaging effects of teeth-whitening products on dental cells

by Rachel Boutet,University of TorontoApplying carbamide peroxide gel on teeth in high concentrations can reduce the enamel protein content by up to 50 per cent. Credit: Bozec LabA study led by

Updated on: November 21,2023 9

Researcher examines damaging effects of teeth-whitening products on dental cells

by Rachel Boutet,University of TorontoApplying carbamide peroxide gel on teeth in high concentrations can reduce the enamel protein content by up to 50 per cent. Credit: Bozec LabA study led by

Updated on:November 21,2023 9

Inadequate saliva and fluoride can contribute to tooth decay

Tooth enamel is tough, harder even than skeletal bone. But even with good dental hygiene, the enamel protecting teeth may show signs of decay in older adults. The January issue ofMayo Clinic Hea

Updated on: October 26,2023 36

Inadequate saliva and fluoride can contribute to tooth decay

Tooth enamel is tough, harder even than skeletal bone. But even with good dental hygiene, the enamel protecting teeth may show signs of decay in older adults. The January issue ofMayo Clinic Hea

Updated on:October 26,2023 36

How pipeline programs can increase diversity in dentistry

byNew York University2018 graduates of NYU College of Dentistry's Saturday Academy. Credit: NYU College of DentistryThe field of dentistry has a diversity problem. Despite calls for a more d

Updated on: November 21,2023 7

How pipeline programs can increase diversity in dentistry

byNew York University2018 graduates of NYU College of Dentistry's Saturday Academy. Credit: NYU College of DentistryThe field of dentistry has a diversity problem. Despite calls for a more d

Updated on:November 21,2023 7

Can Dental Hygienist do Botox Injections?

Botox cosmetic procedures are among the most common ones known in this sphere. On average, approximately 7 million doses of this solution are administered each year, and it's just for skin rejuven

Updated on: November 02,2023 12

Can Dental Hygienist do Botox Injections?

Botox cosmetic procedures are among the most common ones known in this sphere. On average, approximately 7 million doses of this solution are administered each year, and it's just for skin rejuven

Updated on:November 02,2023 12

Discovery of mechanism involved in dental inflammation paves way to therapies against bone loss

by Luciana Constantino,FAPESPLuciano Aparecido de Almeida Júnior, first author of the article, analyzing a research image in the group’s laboratory. Credit: Francisco Wanderley Garcia de Paula-

Updated on: October 14,2023 3

Discovery of mechanism involved in dental inflammation paves way to therapies against bone loss

by Luciana Constantino,FAPESPLuciano Aparecido de Almeida Júnior, first author of the article, analyzing a research image in the group’s laboratory. Credit: Francisco Wanderley Garcia de Paula-

Updated on:October 14,2023 3

How soon can I eat after I've had a tooth filling done?

Tooth filling is a type of restorative procedure of the tooth or teeth which aims at rebuilding the tooth with the help of biocompatible cements in a manner in which the function of the tooth or teeth

Updated on: November 02,2023 5

How soon can I eat after I've had a tooth filling done?

Tooth filling is a type of restorative procedure of the tooth or teeth which aims at rebuilding the tooth with the help of biocompatible cements in a manner in which the function of the tooth or teeth

Updated on:November 02,2023 5

Invisalign London vs traditional braces for straightening your teeth

Fitness and Wellness| ByMaria Santos |April 8, 2023ShareThere are many different types of braces that are available for straightening your teeth. If you have orthodontic concerns, th

Updated on: October 10,2023 84

Invisalign London vs traditional braces for straightening your teeth

Fitness and Wellness| ByMaria Santos |April 8, 2023ShareThere are many different types of braces that are available for straightening your teeth. If you have orthodontic concerns, th

Updated on:October 10,2023 84

Vitamin D and Tooth Health: What You Need to Know

Fitness and Wellness| ByMaria Santos |March 8, 2023Share• Vitamin D plays an important role in maintaining the strength of teeth and bones.• Low vitamin D levels can lead to we

Updated on: October 10,2023 75

Vitamin D and Tooth Health: What You Need to Know

Fitness and Wellness| ByMaria Santos |March 8, 2023Share• Vitamin D plays an important role in maintaining the strength of teeth and bones.• Low vitamin D levels can lead to we

Updated on:October 10,2023 75

6 Lifestyle Tips for Your Kids to Deal with Braces

6 Lifestyle Tips for Your Kids to Deal with BracesHaving braces isn’t always the most pleasant of experiences. They can hurt, are annoying to clean, and many of them just look plain ugly. Luckily, the

Updated on: October 30,2023 12

6 Lifestyle Tips for Your Kids to Deal with Braces

6 Lifestyle Tips for Your Kids to Deal with BracesHaving braces isn’t always the most pleasant of experiences. They can hurt, are annoying to clean, and many of them just look plain ugly. Luckily, the

Updated on:October 30,2023 12